Footprints in the snow
Feeling cooped up this winter? Take a walk outside and become a nature detective. Looking for signs of animal activity, like tracks, can be fun year-round, but can be especially exciting in the winter. Just head outside and look for tracks in the snow, then follow them and see where they lead. You might find out where an animal is spending the winter or what the animal has been eating, or the trail might just take you for a long, pretty walk in the woods. Deer, rabbits, squirrels and fox are just a few examples of critters whose tracks you may come across on your adventures out in the snow. You can learn a lot about wildlife in your own backyard or favorite hiking place. Before you go out, you might want to gather some supplies that might come in handy. Things like a field guide, notebook, pencil, ruler and camera are helpful tools to identify the tracks you see. Tips for identifying tracks: Look at the overall size and shape of the track. Dr...